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Manchester Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
10th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 294 Nebraska Elementary Schools
Better than 97% of Nebraska elementary schools
Summary

Manchester Elementary School is a top-performing public elementary school in Omaha, Nebraska, serving 493 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Elkhorn Public Schools district, which is ranked 2nd out of 115 districts in the state, Manchester Elementary has consistently been one of the best elementary schools in Nebraska, ranking within the top 10 for several years.

The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outpacing state and district averages in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) tests for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 92.5% of 3rd-grade students, 88.89% of 4th-grade students, and 77.27% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in NSCAS English Language Arts, compared to the state and district averages. Similarly, the school's NSCAS Mathematics and Science scores were also well above the state and district levels. Manchester Elementary has also maintained low chronic absenteeism rates, with only 3.2% of students chronically absent in the 2024-2025 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Fire Ridge Elementary, West Dodge Station Elementary, Hillrise Elementary, and Woodbrook Elementary, Manchester Elementary consistently outperforms them in both academic performance and student subgroup rankings. This exceptional performance, combined with the district's overall excellence, makes Manchester Elementary an attractive option for families in the Omaha area.

444
Students ?
14.9
Student/teacher ratio ?
$11,222
Per pupil spending ?
7.7%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 2750 N Hws Cleveland Blvd
       Omaha, NE  68116-2687

(402) 289-2590

District: Elkhorn Public Schools


Students who attend Manchester Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
High:    Elkhorn High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Asian:
12.4%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 99th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Nebraska average (88% vs 61% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 3% of Nebraska elementary schools
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school88%
District avg86%
Nebraska avg61%
10th of 294
Nebraska public elementary schools ?
Top 3%▼ down 3 pts since 2015
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SchoolDigger rating ?
4th of 12Elementary Schools in the Elkhorn Public Schools
2nd of 118Elkhorn Public Schools among Nebraska districts
Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNebraska percentileRating
202592.010 of 29496.6%★★★★★
202488.923 of 42894.6%★★★★★
202389.522 of 45995.2%★★★★★
202294.87 of 45798.5%★★★★★
202194.710 of 44297.7%★★★★★
201995.47 of 45298.5%★★★★★
201897.12 of 45099.6%★★★★★
201794.92 of 45999.6%★★★★★
201697.02 of 48099.6%★★★★★
201597.34 of 48899.2%★★★★★
201494.27 of 48398.6%★★★★★
201386.033 of 48593.2%★★★★★
201285.534 of 48092.9%★★★★★
201183.455 of 47388.4%★★★★☆
201077.749 of 50290.2%★★★★★
200967.4118 of 47174.9%★★★★☆
200870.562 of 47887.0%★★★★☆

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNebraska percentileRating
202284.92 of 977.8%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNebraska percentileRating
202492.94 of 20398.0%★★★★★
202392.17 of 34998.0%★★★★★
202296.52 of 33799.4%★★★★★
202195.25 of 31898.4%★★★★★
201994.66 of 34998.3%★★★★★
201896.02 of 34199.4%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNebraska percentileRating
202487.913 of 20393.6%★★★★★
202384.440 of 36689.1%★★★★☆
202290.613 of 35696.3%★★★★★
202191.314 of 32895.7%★★★★★
201995.96 of 36798.4%★★★★★
201897.42 of 34799.4%★★★★★

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankNebraska percentileRating
202586.512 of 19393.8%★★★★★
202486.119 of 26192.7%★★★★★
202385.231 of 38591.9%★★★★★
202292.59 of 38897.7%★★★★★
202193.410 of 36897.3%★★★★★
201995.75 of 39198.7%★★★★★
201896.81 of 39199.7%★★★★★
How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)
Female (2024)98th percentile+3 vs school
White (2025)94th percentile-3 vs school
Male (2024)94th percentile~ school
Asian (2022)78th percentile-21 vs school
By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?
Science92%+12 vs state
Mathematics90%+31 vs state
English Language Arts86%+27 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about Manchester Elementary School

In the 2024-25 school year, 444 students attended Manchester Elementary School.

Students at Manchester Elementary School are 76% White, 12% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend Manchester Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elkhorn Grandview Middle School
High : Elkhorn High School

Yes! Manchester Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 10th of 294 Nebraska elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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